Greater Tampa Swim Association

amazana 4 years ago

Es verdaderamente decepcionante que la GTSA no se adapte a las realidades de las familias diversas de los niños a los que supuestamente tienen como misión ofrecerles servicios. Podrían empezar elaborando tarifas flexibles que acomoden aquellos niños que sólo pueden asistir a las clases de natación un cierto porcentaje de tiempo puesto que los padres tienen custodias compartidas. Actualmente, GTSA cobra la plena tarifa poco importa si el niño acude a sus clases de natación 10%, 50% o 100% del tiempo. Eso limita la capacidad de inscribir a sus hijos a familias con ingresos modestos. Al final, muchos niños no son inscritos y GTSA fracasa en su misión comunitaria. Otro ejemplo de falla de la GTSA, es que en el caso de padres separados, solo permiten a una parte, sea el padre o la madre, de gestionar la cuenta, hacer cambios y autorizar pagos. Esto da lugar a que si una parte quiere dañar económicamente a lo otra lo puede hacer sin ningún obstáculo. La GTSA se vuelve así cómplice de actuaciones malévolas y malintencionadas. Es el caso que vive mi esposo, puesto que su ex-mujer no tiene ningún reparo en autorizar cargos innecesarios y destructivos para la economía de nuestro

Rolf Shmidt 4 years ago

My son is out of state for a whole month so I asked GTSA if they could suspend billing for a month. Todd @ Tammy Hofmeier refused. I had also asked if they could pro-rate billing since my son can only attend the swimming sessions 2 weeks out of every month due to shared custody limitations (I live 40 miles from the GTSA pool @ Del Rio). They also refused on the ground that it wouldn't be fair to other families in the same predicament. They didn't bother asking themselves if they could offer pro-rated rates to these other families. My son went to Seal Swim before joining GTSA and Seal Swim was very accommodating in that respect. What surprised me the most though was that when I told them I would file a complaint with the state, they resorted to threats immediately. Here is the verbatim: ". I would like to speak to you before I call our lawyer with your threats as this is not acceptable to file a complaint with no grounds." So GTSA considers my filing of a complaint with the state of Florida to be a 'threat' and they then proceed to literally threaten me with litigation should I proceed forward with my complaint.

M Oliver 5 years ago

I can’t say enough wonderful things about the GTSA swim program. My daughter started swimming with this program a few years ago and because of the coaches, the way they run everything and the friends she has made, she fell in love with swimming. She has progressed quickly, learned how to swim properly and she is competitive with her peers at age 13. The coaches are professional and truly know how to coach each child individually. They love the kids and put their heart and soul into these children’s lives and the program. The program is affordable and worth every penny and more. The pool is well kept and heated in the winter when needed. It is close to MacDill AFB and very convenient if you are military. Thank you GTSA for a job well done.

Denise Rainey 5 years ago

Can not say enough good things about GTSA. I was very impressed with the organization from a communication stand point all the way up to the amazing staff and coaches. My daughter started at the beginner level last June with no experience at all in swimming. Within 1 year she had moved up to the senior group. During that time she received a tremendous amount of encouragement and support from all of her coaches. The coaches were great and made the practices fun for the kids. We recently had to relocate out of the state and we were so sad to leave the club. I strongly recommend GTSA for swimmers of any level. You will not be disappointed.

C Sites 5 years ago

Highly recommend this team. Coach Guerby is exactly what my child needed. He’s motivating and makes swim fun. The kids love and respect him. Coach Todd also well regarded.